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Google API key restrictions: how to fix it
Browser keys for Maps and Firebase are designed to be public. They are safe only with an HTTP referrer restriction and an API restriction, which you set in Google Cloud Console.
What our report shows
A Google API key is in your public code: make sure it's restricted
Found a Google API key (AIzaSy…k3Pw) in /assets/index.js. This is normal for Maps and Firebase, but only safe with referrer and API restrictions.
In plain words
Your site uses a Google key, which is normal for maps and Firebase. It's only safe if it's locked to your website. We can't check that from outside, so this is a reminder, not a confirmed problem.
Open Google Cloud and make sure the key only works on your domain and only for the services you use.
My website is yourapp.com. A security check found this:
Our front end includes a Google API key (normal for Maps or Firebase). Walk me through checking in Google Cloud Console that it has an HTTP referrer restriction for our domains and an API restriction for only the APIs we use. List which Google APIs our code actually calls.
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Impact
Found a Google API key (AIzaSy…k3Pw) in /assets/index.js. This is normal for Maps and Firebase, but only safe with referrer and API restrictions. Browser keys for Maps and Firebase are meant to be public, so this is not a leak by itself. We can't see the key's restrictions from outside; an unrestricted key can be reused by anyone for any enabled API on your billing account.
Fix
In Google Cloud Console > APIs & Services > Credentials, set an application restriction (HTTP referrers limited to your domains) and an API restriction (only the APIs this key needs). Set a budget alert on the project.
Questions
Is it safe to expose a Firebase API key?
Yes. It identifies your project, it isn't a password. Your security rules and App Check protect the data.
Can you tell if my key is restricted?
Not from outside without using your key, which we don't do. Check the Credentials page in Google Cloud Console.
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